Computer for my Kid

[allnamestaken]

I would like to build a cheap computer for my kid...internet/kiddy games/so she will leave mine alone! Can you guys list what you would get? And from where? Thanks!

[Cricket]

Hi allnamestaken,

Go to Newegg.com or MWave.com and spec out a 1GHz Duron or Celeron system.

A motherboard with on-board video and audio, a decent case, 20GB HD, floppy, CD-ROM or DVD, a modem or NIC and a couple of fans probably won't set you back very much.

I'm a Intel guy, so I would just build a real basic Celeron system. But it really doesn't matter...AMD or INTEL will both build up into really good systems.

:) Cricket

[RayH]

If you are not using the computer at the same time as the child, you can use a swappable hard drive situation. Essentially, you clone the hard drive (then edit the programs/files). The kid has her "own" computer and can't access your stuff at all.

With a bit of shopping, you can put together a child's computer with parts from a computer show for less than $300 COMPLETE! I wouldn't worry about UPGRADABLITY.

Last week an office supply chain had a 20 GB hard drive (5200 RPM) for $59;

I could walk into a computer show and walk out with a case, keyboard, mouse, CD ROM , floppy, and speakers for less than $75.

You can get an Asus TUIS-M all in one motherboard, Celeron, and 128 MB RAM for about $170

Used monitor $50!

It'll work just fine for a kiddie.

[DrZaius]

I agree, the best option would probably be as Asus TUSL2-C or Intel D815EFVLU (has onboard video, sound, and network)with a 1GHz+ Celeron, 128MB of RAM, and a Maxtor or WD 20GB hard drive. It'll work great for internet and small games.

[Andrewxcav]

If you buy the Abit AT7 for 160, it is pretty expensive, but it has onboard everyhting, then just get a 1gig CPU a 50 dollar case USB mouse and keyboard a monitor and head hpones rather than speakers becasue kids always find ways to make annoying noises, trust me I was one not too long ago :)

[Mr N8]

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31890

Check this thread for a zippy little celeron computer. It would more than meet your needs.

Nate